Dental health plays a critical role in your overall well-being. While regular cleanings and check-ups are essential, it is during these visits that you may learn that you need a more complex procedure. For example, a reoccurring tooth infection may result in an apicoectomy. If your dentist refers you to an endodontist to assess a…
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Dental procedures have witnessed many technological advances from the traditional drill-and-fill method, with laser dentistry being at the forefront of this evolution. When you need dental work, laser dentistry can offer a number of benefits over traditional treatments. But is laser dentistry more expensive? If you are considering laser dentistry services, Access Endodontics can help.…
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Dental health is a critical element of general well-being. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you may find yourself dealing with dental issues that require more than just a regular dentist visit. For example, an apicoectomy, this involves removing the root end of a tooth after a root canal. If you need an apicoectomy treatment in…
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When it comes to root canal procedures, laser-assisted irrigation has become an increasingly popular tool for endodontists. Laser-assisted irrigation is a minimally invasive technique to flush bacteria and debris from the root canal system with the help of a laser. This allows endodontists to provide their patients with more effective treatments and improved outcomes. While…
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Dental trauma can happen to anyone at any age, and it can be a frightening experience. Dental trauma is when there’s an injury to the teeth, gums, or jaw, which could result in cracks, chips, or displacement of the tooth. This type of injury can range from mild to severe, and it could impact both…
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Endodontic retreatment is sometimes necessary if a previous root canal treatment has failed or if a new infection has developed in the tooth. Access Endodontics, located in Ellicott City, MD, offers endodontic retreatment appointments with experienced and caring endodontists Dr. Burton Waxman and Dr. Lina Jarboe. Call our team at 410.304.7226 to schedule an appointment…
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Root canals are an essential dental procedure that helps save an infected or damaged tooth from extraction. Finding the right endodontist for your root canal can be a daunting task, especially with so many options available. You want to look for a reputable and experienced endodontist who specializes in root canals but who also has…
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A broken tooth, a dislocated jaw, or other dental trauma can be both painful and frightening. Traumatic injuries to your teeth, mouth, and gums are serious and require prompt care to ensure the best outcome for your oral health. If you’re in Ellicott City, MD, and have suffered dental trauma, Access Endodontics is here to…
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There are many specialized areas in dentistry, making it difficult for many people to decipher which specialty does what. Confusion increases when the names of the dental specialties are as similar as endodontics and orthodontics. In this case, there is a clear distinction between these two areas of dentistry. For example, if you are told…
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Many dental procedures can be performed at your dentist’s office. Yet, in certain situations, you’ll be referred to a specialist. If the issue deals with the inner tooth, most likely, an endodontist will become involved. Endodontic services focus on the tooth’s interior, pulp, and the tissue around each tooth’s root. Since endodontics is a specialty,…
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